An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni and Friends of the University of Iowa

16 days from $7,993 total price from Miami($7,295 air & land inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS

March 12-27, 2019

Dear Iowa Voyagers,

Travel with us on an exclusive 16-day tour to Peru and Ecuador. Explore two of South America’s treasures – the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu and the fascinating Galapagos Islands.

Begin with a full-day tour of Lima. Next, fly to Cuzco and explore the beautiful Sacred Valley. Enjoy a captivating train ride to Machu Picchu, and stay overnight at the on-site Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, which affords virtually private access to the stunning ruins. In the Galapagos Islands, you spend four nights in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz island, your base for exploring North Seymour, South Plaza, and Santa Cruz islands, embarking on day excursions on a privately chartered yacht. Conclude your journey back in Quito and enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your adventure.

Space is limited to only 20 guests and will fill quickly. Please register today to secure your place on what promises to be an unforgettable tour of Peru and Ecuador!

Sincerely,

Amy Kassem Assistant Director, Iowa Voyagers The University of Iowa Center for Advancement Visit us at foriowa.org/voyagers

THE IOWA VOYAGERS RESERVATION FORM: MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due by December 7, 2018, and is payable by check or credit card.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru We depart today for the Peruvian capital. Upon arrival tonight we transfer directly to our hotel.

Day 2: Lima This morning we visit a prominent art museum in Lima. Then we encounter colonial Lima on an afternoon tour, followed by a welcome dinner at our hotel. B,D

Day 3: Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley Arriving in Cuzco today, we stop at the important Incan site of Koricancha, dedicated to the Sun God. Then we continue on to Sacred Valley, a region of Incan sites and indigenous villages. We visit the colorful Indian market at Pisac before reaching our hotel late afternoon. B,L,D

Day 4: Sacred Valley Today we explore Ollantay- tambo, both a living town and site of massive Incan ruins that still inspire wonder. Then we visit the Incan farming town of Chinchero, where we see a traditional weaving demonstration. Before dinner at our hotel tonight, we attend a native “Offering to the Earth” ceremony. B,L,D

Day 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Early this morning we board a train to Aguas Calientes, where we transfer by shuttle bus to the ruins at Machu Picchu for our first guided visit of the stunning “Lost City of the Incas.” With an overnight stay here, we have the rare privilege of seeing the ruins after the tourists have departed. B,L,D

Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco This morning before the day trippers arrive, we enjoy our second guided tour of this UNESCO site. Following lunch at our lodge, we return to Aguas Calientes with some free time before our mid-afternoon train to Cuzco. B,L

Day 7: Cuzco Known for its Incan and Spanish colonial heritage, Cuzco is the archaeological “hub” of the Americas and the continent’s oldest continu-ously inhabited city. This morning we tour this UNESCO site then stop at the ruins of Sacsayhua-man fortress, a masterpiece of Incan architecture. We enjoy lunch today in the home of a gracious Cuzco family. B,L

Machu Picchu to the GalaPaGos16 days from $7,993 total price from Miami($7,295 air & land inclusive plus $698 airline taxes and fees)

T hey rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where

we overnight at an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure.

Tour membership limited to 20 guests

Cover photo: Encounter plenty of wildlife, like this curious iguana, in the Galapagos.

Avg. High (°F) Mar AprLima 83 80Cuzco 65 66Quito 66 66

PERU

ECUADOR

Cuzco/Sacred Valley

Guayaquil Iquitos(Amazon)

Quito

Lima

DestinationAirTrainExtension (air)Entry/Departure

Map Legend

MachuPicchu

Equator

Galapagos Islands

Santa CruzSouth Plaza

Santa Fé

Santiago

Rabida

North SeymourBaltra

From Galapagos

To Galapagos

Pacific Ocean

Small Group Tour Highlights

Lima touring • Historic Cuzco and beautiful Sacred Valley • Overnight stay at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, adjacent to Machu Picchu • Two guided visits to Machu Picchu • Quito city tour • Four-night Galapagos stay at beautiful hotel in lush Santa Cruz highlands • Day cruises on privately chartered yacht, plus island-based exploration • Expert Galapagos naturalist guide • Unique Galapagos wildlife

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating

1 Depart U.S. Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class for Lima

2 Lima Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class

3-4 Sacred Aranwa Sacred Sup. First Class Valley Valley Hotel

5 Machu Belmond Sup. First Class Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

6-7 Cuzco Belmond Hotel Deluxe Monasterio

8-9 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe

10-13 Galapagos Royal Palm Hotel Sup. First Class Islands Galapagos

14 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe

15 Quito/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)

16 Arrive U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Day 8: Cuzco/Lima/Quito, Ecuador Early today we fly via Lima to Quito, arriving late afternoon. We attend a briefing about our Galapagos adventure then dine at our hotel. B,D

Day 9: Quito Nestled in the Andes foothills, Quito boasts a well-preserved historic center, as we see on today’s city tour that includes the Intiñan Museum and the Middle of the World Monument. B,L

Day 10: Quito/Baltra/Santa Cruz Island Today we fly to the island of Baltra then transfer to Santa Cruz, our island-based home for our Galapagos exploration. This afternoon we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about the giant Galapagos tortoises. B,L,D

Day 11: North Seymour Island/Bachas Beach This morning we embark on our first excursion aboard the Santa Fe, our privately chartered yacht. We set out for North Seymour, a flat, low-lying island, with ample opportunities for close encounters with the magnificent frigate bird, land iguanas and lava lizards on our naturalist-led walk. After lunch, we head back to Santa Cruz island, weighing anchor in the calm waters off Bachas Beach. Highlights of our nature walk here include flamingos, nesting sea turtles, and both aquatic and migratory birds. B,L,D

Day 12: South Plaza Island/Punta Carrion Today’s destination is the small in size but rich in flora and fauna island of South Plaza. During our nature walk, we are on the lookout for such local residents as iguanas, bright orange Sally Lightfoot crabs, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and a male colony of sea lions (“the bachelors”). Then we cruise to Punta Car-rion, where we have the opportunity to snorkel. B,L,D

We explore the amazing ruins at Machu Picchu on Days 5 & 6.

Day 13: Santa Cruz Island Today we explore Santa Cruz itself. We see the giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat; Los Gemelos, the huge twin cra-ters formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago; and Garrapatero, a secluded white-sand beach. Finally, we have a chance to explore the “lava tunnels” at our hotel: literally to walk through the naturally-formed tube through which lava flowed eons ago. B,L,D

Your Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip air transportation Lima/Iquitos• 4 nights’ accommodations: 1 night in Lima at

Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (First Class); 3 nights in the jungle at Ceiba Tops (Superior First Class)

• 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Extensive sightseeing, including guided Canopy Walk-

way tour and visit with ribereños (Amazon river people)• Fully escorted by an Amazon-born naturalist guide as

your Odysseys Unlimited representative• Private vehicle transportation• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel

porters, and all drivers

Land Only guests: $1,295 total price per person

March 8-12, 2019

AmAzon RAinfoRest4 days/4 nights

for $1,195 total priceSingle Supplement: $235

Discover the Amazon’s amazing flora, fauna, and even villages on this

exceptional – and comfortable – tour.

Pre-Tour Option

Day 14: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra/Quito This morning we transfer to Baltra for the return flight to Quito, arriving mid-afternoon. Tonight we celebrate our remarkable adventure at a farewell dinner. B,D

Day 15: Quito/Depart for U.S. This morning we visit Quito’s Botanical Gardens and Iñaquito Market. Then we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure before tonight’s transfer to the airport for our overnight flights to the U.S. B

Day 16: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our return flights home.

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all

flights within itinerary • 14 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and Superior

First Class hotels• 34 meals: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees; Galapagos National Park fee of $100• Services of local Odysseys Unlimited Tour

Directors; plus, experienced naturalist guides while in the Galapagos

• Private vehicle transportation throughout your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Tour Departs: March 12, 2019Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Miami $7,993

Orlando, Tampa $8,393

Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati,

$8,493 Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC

Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles,

$8,593 Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle

Cedar Rapids, Des Moines $8,643

Land Only (transfers not included) $7,795

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in a Casita (limited availability) at the Royal Palm Hotel and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $698, which are subject to change until final payment

Single travelers please add $2,495.

All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Upgrade to a Highland Villa at the Royal Palm Hotel: $295 ($495 single).

Please note: This trip involves considerable walking (up to 2–3 miles per day) on very uneven terrain. Also, there are both wet and dry landings in the Galapagos. You should be in good physical condi-tion to enjoy the tour to the fullest. If you have any concern regarding your mobility, please contact us. In addition, Cuzco’s high altitude (11,150 feet) could pose problems for travelers with certain health conditions. Please consult your physician if you have concerns.

For reservations and information, pleasecall Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at

888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

Your Island-Based Galapagos Experience: Royal Palm Hotel

We stay in comfort for four nights in spacious rooms at the Royal Palm Hotel, set in the lush highlands of

Santa Cruz island, and enjoy day cruises aboard the Santa Fe, our privately chartered yacht.

“The archipelago was a liTTle world

wiThin iTself ...”– charles darwin

The beautiful and historic Sacred Valley

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.

Not Included in Tour PriceAirfare when purchasing a Land Only package; costs of passports and visas; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specified; airport transfers when purchasing a Land Only package; communication charges; optional sightseeing; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Directors, which are at your discretion (suggested gratuities: $10-$15 per traveler, per day) and travel protection insurance. Additional baggage fees may apply and are subject to change at any time. You should confirm directly with your airline(s) prior to departure.

Cancellations, Refunds, and ChangesIf you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.’s receipt of your written notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges: cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; cancel 94-65 days before departure: 50% of tour price; cancel 64-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; cancel 29-0 days before departure: no refund. If you make any changes to your reservation from 94 to 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure.

Upon reservation, you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport, as well as your date of birth and gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associ-ated with the ticket’s reissue.

Trip InsuranceWe strongly urge you to purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. Once you are booked, the Iowa Voyagers will send you travel insurance information along with your acknowledgment letter.

ResponsibilityThe liability of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, and restaurant and other services from independent suppliers not under its control. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. serves only as agent for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, or of their employees, agents, servants, or representatives. The University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within their control, including, without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, acts of God, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the air carriers, cruise lines, and other independent suppliers. We will make every effort to operate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality.

Health and Medical IssuesWe request that you be in good health to participate in this Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. tour. There is a significant amount of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches and ships on your own. We regret that we cannot offer individual assistance; in such cases you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. Please note that many of our tour itineraries, for reasons beyond our control, do not accommodate wheelchairs. Please call or e-mail us to inquire and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that event, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. assume no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.

Air Transportation – Important InformationOdysseys Unlimited, Inc. includes in its tour price round-trip economy air from designated gateway cities as shown, and contracts with those airlines the company feels provide the level of service, routings, and value necessary for your entire trip. While another airline may offer a more direct connection, it may be at a price unavailable at the lower group rates. You will receive your preliminary air schedule approximately 2½ months prior to departure. Please note that seat assignment on your international flight is usually done at airport check-in. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. is unable to guarantee any seat assignments. Due to the nature of tour operator tickets, other restrictions apply, including, but not limited to, frequent flyer mileage accrual, stopovers, alternate travel dates, upgrades and airline taxes and fees. If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, Land Only is available on most tours. Since international and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time, we recommend that if you choose to make your own airline reservations, you do not purchase non-refundable tickets or those with high penalties for changes. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.

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